BALCH v. CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, No. CV 95 0067223 (Apr. 16, 1996)

CHARLES BALCH, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARY J. BEZIO v. CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL

1996 Ct. Sup. 3478
No. CV 95 0067223Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial District of Litchfield at Litchfield
April 16, 1996

[EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION RE: PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION

WALSH, J.

The court declines to reconsider its April 1, 1996 decision to set Dr. Schneider’s deposition fee at $300.00 per hour, because that decision was based on the court’s belief that $300.00 per hour is a reasonable fee. This conclusion is not affected by what counsel for the defendant pays its expert, whether that amount be higher (or lower) than $300.00.

It is not what defense counsel thinks is reasonable; rather it is what the court thinks is reasonable.

The issue of the reasonableness of Dr. McDowell’s fee was not before the court.

RICHARD A. WALSH, J.